Organizing a room, let alone an entire house, can be a daunting task. But, organizing and freshening up your space can help breathe new life into it. So, seize this opportunity for some last-minute spring cleaning and read these tips from the pros on getting organized plus where to donate what you don’t need. Follow […]
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If the calendar months had personas, January would be the drill sergeant that marches on in, demanding push-ups and tidiness. Getting organized, after all, is one of the top New Year’s resolutions, according to the most recent survey from Nielsen. It tails behind fitness and budget goals. But, honest question: Now that we’re more than […]
If the calendar months had personas, January would be the drill sergeant that marches on in, demanding push-ups and tidiness. Getting organized, after all, is one of the top New Year’s resolutions, according to the most recent survey from Nielsen. It tails behind fitness and budget goals. But, honest question: Now that we’re more than […]
Some people were born with the organization gene—they were the kids who color-coded their Big Box of crayons. But for the rest of us, getting organized (and staying that way) remains a perennial springtime promise—as dependable as daffodils, but not nearly as pretty. Karen York, an Evanston-based professional organizer and one of those color-coding kids, knows […]
If you want to tackle one not-too-hard task this weekend, make it organizing your toiletries. Summer is a great time to sort and toss! Here are 5 tips for organizing your toiletries from the book, “The Fast and Furious 5 Step Organizing Solution.” 1. Throw away anything that has expired as well as all […]
Carrying a well-organized handbag gives a woman confidence. When you can locate a business card, band-aid or lipstick at a moment’s notice, you feel prepared and competent and every errand, meeting or carpool goes more smoothly. Whipping your purse into shape only takes a few minutes and, as Marjie Killeen discovered, provides a big […]
Bills, statements, receipts, warranties, pay stubs—ugh. How much of this stuff do we really need to keep on file and for how long? Before you rent a storage locker for your boxes of old records, check out Marjie Killeen’s interview with Financial Coach Kelley Long, who answers these questions and more. If you’d like to […]
